Reps Adopt State Police Report, Approve 18 Constitutional Amendment Clauses

The House of Representatives has adopted the report on the proposed establishment of state police and approved 18 constitutional amendment clauses as part of ongoing efforts to reform Nigeria’s governance and security framework.

 

The report was adopted during Thursday’s plenary session presided over by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas.

 

The approved clauses form part of a broader package of constitutional amendment proposals being considered by the National Assembly to strengthen governance structures, improve security architecture, and enhance the effectiveness of public institutions across the country.

 

The adoption of the state police report marks a significant step in the long-running debate over decentralising policing in Nigeria, with proponents arguing that state-controlled police forces would improve grassroots security and enable quicker responses to local threats.

 

The development comes amid growing concerns over insecurity across various parts of the country and renewed calls for reforms to Nigeria’s security system.

 

Further details of the approved clauses and the next stages of the constitutional amendment process are expected to emerge as deliberations continue.